I have upgraded to Windows XP Pro SP2, but the problem still persists..............

Thanks for your reply, i have installed NETNBF.INF file as you said, but i could not still find the server running. anyhow i will try to upgrade to XP pro...

Dear Balmukund,

I have sent the screen shot to your email id, pls go through it and advise me further.

Thanks

Daya

Dear SQLBill,

Before the installation of SQL Server 2000, i installed Offline exploer trial version in my laptop, which has caused all the folders as read-only type in the local disk...

Thanks for all to reply.

I am using Windows XP Home (Service Pac 2), got Administrator type account, so i can install programs etc.,

1. I checked the windows firewall, it has...